Pushy and Reclusive

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Pushy adjective - Thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited.

Usage example: the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one

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Reclusive is an antonym for pushy.

Nearby Words: push, pushed, pushing

Reclusive adjective - Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude.

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Pushy is an antonym for reclusive.

Nearby Word: recluse

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